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approbative

adjective

expressing or manifesting praise or approval

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. expressing or manifesting praise or approval

    “approbative criticism”

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Example Sentences

approbative criticism
an affirmative nod

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